Description
These Korean BBQ Meatballs with Spicy Mayo Dip are an irresistible fusion of savory, sweet, and spicy flavors—perfect for an easy dinner, a standout party appetizer, or a quick weeknight meal. Juicy meatballs are tossed in a sticky Korean BBQ glaze, then served with a creamy, fiery dipping sauce that takes every bite to the next level. Whether you’re after bold dinner ideas, a healthy snack, or a quick party recipe, this one checks every box.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef (80/20 or similar)
1/2 cup breadcrumbs (panko preferred)
1 large egg
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
3 tablespoons gochujang
2 tablespoons soy sauce (for glaze)
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons water
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 to 2 tablespoons sriracha or more to taste
Optional: extra green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, and chopped green onions until just combined.
2. Roll into 1½ tablespoon-sized balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
3. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 18–20 minutes or pan-sear over medium heat for 10–12 minutes until fully cooked.
4. While meatballs cook, make the glaze by combining soy sauce, brown sugar, gochujang, rice vinegar, and water in a saucepan. Simmer 5 minutes until thickened.
5. Toss hot meatballs in glaze to coat evenly.
6. Mix mayo with sriracha (or gochujang) in a small bowl for the dipping sauce.
7. Serve meatballs warm, drizzled with spicy mayo, and topped with green onions or sesame seeds.
Notes
If your meat mixture is too soft, refrigerate for 15 minutes before rolling—it’ll be easier to shape.
Make the glaze while the meatballs bake to save time and serve everything hot.
Double the batch and freeze half for a quick future dinner—just thaw and reheat in glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer or Main Dish
- Method: Bake or Pan-Sear
- Cuisine: Korean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs with 1 tbsp dip
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Korean meatballs, spicy mayo dip, dinner ideas, party food, easy recipe